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Urgent Call to Save Colorado River Amid Crisis

9/2/2025

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Environmental groups urged the federal government to reduce water waste from the Colorado River due to ongoing shortages.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell are projected to reach record low levels by 2027.
Stakeholders must establish new water management strategies by November 2025.
Experts highlight the complexity of defining beneficial use, raising concerns among farmers about agricultural impacts.

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Story summary

Environmental groups urged the federal government to reduce water waste from the Colorado River due to ongoing shortages.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell are projected to reach record low levels by 2027.
Stakeholders must establish new water management strategies by November 2025.
Experts highlight the complexity of defining beneficial use, raising concerns among farmers about agricultural impacts.